In a startling incident in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a tattoo artist named Robin John was arrested on Sunday for allegedly pointing a revolver at a man following a minor road accident. The confrontation, which unfolded around 9:15 pm in front of a hotel at Aristo Junction, has drawn significant attention due to its violent escalation. John, who operates a tattoo studio in Muttathara, was taken into custody after a crowd alerted the police, highlighting concerns over public safety and firearm misuse.

According to the Thampanoor police, the incident began when John, while exiting the hotel premises in his car, collided with another vehicle. A heated verbal altercation ensued between John and the two occupants of the other vehicle. The situation escalated when John allegedly grabbed one of the men, identified as Nasumudeen of Muttathara, by the collar. When Nasumudeen’s friend intervened, John reportedly retrieved a revolver from his car and threatened to shoot Nasumudeen, intensifying the confrontation.

The police swiftly responded to the scene after being informed by onlookers, apprehending John and seizing the revolver. A case has been registered under sections 109 (attempt to murder), 296(b) (uttering obscene words), and 323 (fraudulent concealment of property) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 27 of the Arms Act for illegal use of firearms. John claimed to possess a license for the revolver, but police noted that he has yet to produce any documentation to substantiate this claim.

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An ongoing investigation is focused on tracing the source of the weapon, with authorities determined to uncover whether it was legally acquired. John is set to be produced before a court soon, as the police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. This alarming episode underscores the dangers of unchecked aggression and firearm access, raising questions about the enforcement of arms regulations in the region.

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